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Fair Book

Livestock

Need more information? Hancock County Extension and Outreach

327 West 8th Street

Garner, IA 50438

(641) 923-2856

www.extension.iastate.edu/hancock

/HancockCounty4H

www.hancockcountyfair.com/

2015

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Fair Board Directors

President Randy Hiscocks

Vice President Travis Schleusner

Secretary Nancy Jass

Secretary Kay Kern

Director Steve Earles

Director Evan Beshey

Director Andy Bruggeman

Director Maxine Kalkwarf

Director Dave Lampe

Director Michael Johnson

The Hancock County Fair Board takes this opportunity to invite everyone in

the county to "YOUR FAIR”. The success of the District Fair is made possible

through your continued support and interest in our youth—the leaders of

tomorrow. We welcome everyone who is interested in our 4-H and FFA

members as well as the many commercial exhibitors. The Fair Board hopes

town and rural people will attend the fair to see what our young people

have been learning with their clothing, home furnishings, foods, livestock and

other project areas throughout the year. In addition, the many commercial

exhibitors welcome you to visit their displays during the District Fair.

Randy Hiscocks, Fair Board President

Fair Office Nancy Jass, Kay Kern

Commercial Exhibits Max Kalkwarf

Show Veterinarian Dr. Mike Zaugg

General Rules and Regulations

1. No one will be permitted to drive around the fair buildings except to

unload. All vehicles must be parked in the lot south of the fair buildings

or other designated areas. Livestock trailers are to be parked in the

race track pit area. All cars and trucks must be moved to the parking lot

after unloading. Bicycles, mopeds, and motorcycles are to be parked

near the entrance gate.

2. The Fair Board reserves the right to interpret these rules and arbitrarily

settle all matters, questions and differences in regard thereto or

otherwise arising out of, connected with, or incident to the Fair.

3. Under no circumstances will anyone or firm be allowed to place

advertising matter upon buildings, fences or other places on the

grounds, except by special permission of the Fair Board. Nor will

anyone be permitted to distribute any advertising at any point outside

the space assigned to them.

4. All decorations shall be flame proof or approved by the fire prevention

bureau. All tents shall be flame proof and owners shall have proof of

the same.

5. Exhibits will be an outgrowth of the members’ work in

4-H or FFA.

6. No animals shall be permitted around the food stands.

7. No animals (including dogs and cats) are allowed in the exhibit

buildings.

8. A six foot (6') alleyway must be maintained in the cattle barn for safety

purposes.

9. Exhibitors of animals found with drug or illegal drug residues will forfeit

any and all premium on animal. The exhibitor will reimburse any and all

buyers for losses. The Fair Board reserves the right to deny the

exhibitor from showing at a future Hancock County District Fair.

Judges and Judging

1. Every judge is asked to read the Hancock County District Fair Rules and

Special Rules of the Dept. he/she is to serve.

2. Every judge shall report to the Superintendent any exhibitor or

exhibitors who in any way, whether by person or agents, interferes with

the judging or shows disrespect toward the judge. The superintendent

may demand an apology from such exhibitor and the Fair Board may

withhold any or all premiums.

3. Each judge and any person acting as clerk to the judge must use special

care to see that the award is properly recorded.

Any decision as to soundness of any animal made by the official

veterinarian and the judges shall be final.

Hancock County District Fair Rules

1. The Hancock County District Fair is open to all youth who are 4-H

members of Hancock County 4-H clubs or to FFA members whose

chapter (school district) includes a portion of Hancock County. FFA

member must be enrolled under the supervision of an Ag Education

Instructor and in good standing with the chapter. FFA member eligibility

is governed by National FFA rules. 4-H and FFA exhibitors from

surrounding counties (Worth, Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Wright, Humboldt,

Kossuth and Winnebago) may enter livestock exhibits. See specific

department for entry fee, class information, entry and release times.

2. 4-H Livestock Identification Forms of a member’s livestock projects must

be on file at the County Extension Office by May 15 to be eligible for

exhibition. This shall include exhibits for swine, sheep, dairy, beef

breeding heifers, horses and dogs. Identification forms for cats, meat

rabbits, poultry and other pets are due June 15.

3. FFA livestock projects will be identified on a form provided by the Fair

Board and filed with the County Extension Office by May 15.

4. All 4-H and FFA market beef identification forms must be filed with the

County Extension Office by February 1 to be eligible to show.

5. All livestock shipped under the marketing plan provided by the Fair will

be at the owner’s risk. The Fair Board and its management will use all

diligence to insure safety of stock or articles intended for exhibition,

after their arrival and placement on the grounds, but under no

circumstance will it be responsible for any loss, injury or damage done

to, occasioned by, arising from any animal or article on exhibition or

shipment, and the exhibitor shall indemnify the Fair Board and its

management of all legal or other proceedings.

6. Poultry, entry time is Tuesday 4-7pm. Beef, Pen of three, Bucket/

Bottle Calf, Horse, Rabbits, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Swine, Lambs, Sheep

and Goat entry time will be on Wednesday (this is a change for

species listed in bold). Pet, Cat and Dog entry is on the day of their

show. Refer to the Dept. or Fair Schedule for specific entry times. No

unauthorized livestock exhibits should be brought prior to the assigned

time.

7. All exhibits will be released at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, except entries to be

consigned to livestock auction on Monday. Early removal of any

exhibit will result in forfeiture of premium for that project and may

affect eligibility to show at future fairs.

8. All stalls and pens will be provided. Only hanging fans are to be used.

Grooming chutes will not be allowed in buildings, except with Fair

Board approval.

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9. Members must furnish their own feed and bedding and all

necessary equipment for feeding and watering. Bedding will be

available for purchase at the Fair Office. NO STRAW bedding will

be allowed.

10. All animals must be exhibited in the class entered.

11. All animals should be shown by the owner, if possible.

12. No animal will be awarded a premium unless brought properly into

the show ring when its class is called. All livestock will be placed

according to purple, blue, red, and white ribbon groups.

13. All cattle must be broke to lead for show in the halter classes.

14. The judge may use his/her own discretion in awarding ribbons as

the animals or articles may deserve. A Grand and Reserve Grand

Champion will be selected from the purple ribbon group provided

there are animals to merit the award.

15. Rules and regulations of the Fair Board and the 4-H program will

govern any disputed points in all entries.

16. All exhibitors must stay with their market beef, swine, and sheep until

they are loaded in trucks after the auction.

17. Livestock premiums will be withheld if the exhibitor removes his/her

project prior to the designated release time or if the exhibitor is not

available when his/her project is being loaded in a truck after the

auction.

18. Members auctioning poultry and rabbit exhibits are to provide box

(es) to contain the animals.

19. Livestock premiums will be mailed to each exhibitor as soon as

possible and all premium checks must be cashed within 90 days of

being received.

20. Each exhibitor must clean out his/her stall when the fair is completed.

Clean-out must meet the approval of the superintendent of the

division. The Fair Board may refuse to pay the premium to an

exhibitor who does not stay and clean up his/her stall.

21. Clean-out of stalls and pens is not to occur until after the Production

Livestock Project Auction on Monday.

22. Manure must be deposited at the designated areas.

23. 4-H and FFA exhibitors are allowed to stay at the fairgrounds

overnight in campers in the designated camping area. Watchmen

will be present during the night to oversee livestock barns.

24. FFA members must have their record books up to date and checked

by their advisor. In turn, the advisor is to have completed members

names turned in to the Extension Office by September 15th to

receive record completion premium.

25. Entry forms and other information will be available by mid-June.

26. Each department is responsible for cleaning up the show ring

following their show.

27. No dogs are allowed off leash except during the dog judging.

28. No entry fees will be refunded.

29. Late entries (after July 1) will be accepted after a late fee of $25 is

collected per exhibitor.

30. Transportation to and from Des Moines of large and/or fragile

projects chosen for the Iowa State Fair is up to the exhibitor.

31. Exhibits which do not comply with size guidelines, copyright, and

safety procedures will not be accepted for entry, evaluation or

display at the Iowa State Fair.

32. All exhibitors and a parent or guardian must sign a copy of the

Iowa Youth Code of Ethics.

Please note Health Requirements comply with the state of Iowa

District Fair health rules. A veterinarian will be on site to examine

livestock exhibits as they are being unloaded or penned.

Hancock County Fair Queen Contest

Rules and Regulations

1. Contestants must be a resident of Hancock County.

2. Winners will be announced at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, and will

compete in the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest.

3. Rules regarding entry, age requirements, etc., may be obtained

from any Fair Board member or the Hancock County Extension

Office. Requirements will be published by July 1.

1st prize: $150.00 2nd prize: $75.00

Production Livestock Auction

An auction of production type livestock or selected ribbons where

applicable will be held at the Fairgrounds on Monday at 8:45 a.m.

1. Members must notify the Fair Office staff at entry time which

projects will be offered for auction, giving kind of project, ear-tag

identification number and/or other specific information. Champion

winners must include ribbon placement when signing up for auction.

Champion ribbon winners may not all be sold first at auction. The

order of sale will be determined by department and auction sign-up

information.

2. Three (3) percent of the sale price will be deducted for advertising,

trucking expense and promotion of the auction.

3. It is recommended exhibitors wear a T-shirt, shirt or blouse and jeans

for the auction.

4. Livestock pens are not to be cleaned out prior to the end of the

auction. Please abide by this rule.

5. Dairy exhibitors may bring the highest placed ribbon and a dairy

animal into the ring for a special ribbon auction.

6. Meat goats may be sold at auction. Fancy goats, including fainting

goats, may bring the highest placed ribbon and fancy goat into the

ring for ribbon auction.

7. Exhibits not eligible to be sold at auction include: Market Beef Pen

of Three, Bucket/Bottle Calf exhibits and any Feeder classes

involving beef or sheep. An estimated price/bid for the Pen of

Three will be available (if possible) by Sunday. Only 3 hogs, 3

goats, 3 sheep per exhibitor will be offered for auction, any

additional hogs, sheep, or goats will be sold at the going market

price.

8. Rabbit or poultry exhibitors will be allowed to enter the auction

ring up to four times. The member may only sell one exhibited entry

each time. This includes Grand or Reserve Champions.

9. Livestock should be relatively clean for auction.

10. Livestock projects must have been judged to be eligible for auction.

NO EXCEPTIONS.

11. Auction checks MUST be cashed within 90 days.

http://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/agriculture/2015HealthExhibitionRequirements.pdf

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Herdsmanship Award

A $50 cash award will be provided to the top club or chapter judged

according to the criteria listed below. This award will be given for each of

the following species: beef, horse, swine and sheep. Judging may occur 2

or 3 times per day.

1. Arrangement of area 10 pts.

2. Cleanliness and appearance of animals 25 pts.

3. Cleanliness of alleys, pens and stalls 50 pts.

4. Neat and complete stall cards for each animal or pen readable from

alley and sign naming club or chapter.

5. Manure must be deposited at the designated areas.

Premium Money

Premium money will be awarded as listed:

Animal exhibits Blue Red White

Beef Pen of 3 $8.00 $6.50 $5.00

Beef, Dairy, Dairy Goat, Swine 5.50 4.50 3.50

Horse/Pony 4.50 3.50 2.50

Sheep/Lamb, Dog 4.00 3.00 2.00

Rabbit, Poultry, Pet Cat 2.00 1.50 1.00

FCS and SMA exhibits 3.00 2.50 2.00

Gardening exhibits 2.00 1.50 1.00

Communications 9.00 7.50 6.00

FCS and SMA premiums are paid following judging. All premium checks

MUST be cashed within 90 days.

Livestock Showmanship

1. Immediately following the judging of the livestock classes in each

division, a showmanship class will be held, broken down as listed in

each division.

2. All 4-H and FFA members are eligible to enter showmanship.

3. Junior Showmanship will be for members in grades 4 through 8 as

of September 15, of the previous fall.

4. Senior Showmanship will be for members in grades 9 through 12 as

of September 15, of the previous fall. The Senior Showmanship

competition is open to previous Junior Showmanship winners. See

specific livestock department for eligibility.

5. A Champion or Advanced Showmanship class will be conducted in

the Sheep and Horse Departments. Prior Senior Showmanship

winners are eligible to enter this competition. See divisions for further

information. This class may be added to other departments in the

future.

6. Members are not eligible to compete in a previously won

showmanship level, except in advanced classes.

7. No other showmanship awards may be given, except those listed or

approved by the Fair Board.

8. It is recommended that exhibitors wear the suggested attire for their

division in the Showmanship Class.

9. There is no entry fee for Showmanship Classes for exhibitors.

2015 Health Requirements for Exhibition of Livestock,

Poultry, and Birds at State Fair and District Shows are listed as a

separate pdf file. Please Note: there will be a veterinarian on site at the

Hancock County District Fair as livestock are unloaded/entered.

Beef Department Superintendent: Matt Greiman

County Entry Fee: $3 per class

District Entry Fee: $20 per class

No Bedding Fee. Bedding for purchase at Fair Office

or bring your own. No straw bedding.

District/County Premium: $100 minimum split between Overall Breeding

Heifer and Overall Market Beef

Entry time: 7:00-9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22

Show: 8:30 am, Friday, July 24

Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 26

A six foot (6') alleyway must be maintained in the cattle barn for safety

purposes. Only hanging fans are to be used, no fans in alleyway.

Grooming chutes will not be allowed in the barn, except with Fair Board

member approval. Misting or other water cooling devices are permitted

however they are not to be connected to any hydrant on the fairgrounds.

Cattle will be stalled by county club or chapter with the exception of

keeping family members stalled together. Barns and stalls will not be

bedded prior to fair. Cattle stalls must be cleaned to receive premium.

One tack stall per family is permitted—no exceptions.

All beef exhibitors must be FSQA certified.

Division A - Purebred & Grade Beef Breeding Heifer

1. Members may use purebred or grade females of any recognized

beef breed.

2. For a cow project, a member may use any cow that he/she had as a

yearling beef heifer project or any animal purchased as a cow.

3. Members must obtain purchased animals by May 15 of this year.

4. Heifers entered in this project cannot compete in Market Beef Classes.

5. No unnatural means of providing an animal feed, water or other

fluids (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. Refer to Iowa Youth

Code of Ethics.

6. Classes will be split by heifer age and breed after check-in at the

fair. Age splits will (depending on number of entries) likely be:

Heifers born between Jan. 1-May 10 of this year, between Sep. 1-

Dec. 31,prior year, between May 1-Aug. 31 prior year, between

Jan. 1-April 30 prior year, between Sep. 1-Dec. 31 two years prior.

Class A1 Breeding Heifer

Class A6 Cow & Calf Pair - Calf born in current year. This calf is eligible

to show in Class 1 Division A or Class 1 Division B, if identified

by May 15.

Division B - Market Beef

1. It is recommended that all beef exhibitors wear a 4-H or FFA t-shirt,

dark jeans, and hard soled shoes.

2. Market steers and heifers must be weighed and ear tagged by

February 1 of the current year.

3. Members should feed calves separate from other cattle on farm

except siblings may feed calves together.

4. Heifers for the beef classes must have been fed for market and

shown only in the market class.

5. All market beef must be dehorned.


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6. All market beef must have ear tags upon arrival.

7. All calves must be weighed upon arrival at the fairgrounds. Steers

weighing 600 - 900 lbs. and heifers weighing 600 - 850 lbs. will

show in a special feeder class and will be judged on their own merit

as Feeder Cattle. Feeder class exhibits are not eligible for auction.

8. Beef will be judged on individual merit from a killing standpoint,

taking into consideration quality and finish.

9. Each exhibitor (county or district) is limited to showing 3 market beef

halter calves 4-H and FFA combined.

10. Any calf that appears over age for the class will automatically be

placed in the white ribbon group at the discretion of the judge.

11. Market classes will be shown by weight. Classes are determined

after weigh-in.

12. Market heifer and market steers will be shown in separate classes.

There will be a Champion and Reserve Champion selected in

Classes B3 and B6.

13. An overall Grand and Reserve Champion Market Beef exhibit will

be selected from Class B3 and B6 combined.

14. There will be a special class of county bred market beef exhibited.

15. Feeder calves, prospect calves, and Market Pen of 3 class entries

WILL NOT be sold at auction.

16. Market Pen of 3 exhibitors are required to keep a record of cost of

gain and feed efficiency.

17. Commercial Beef (B5) entries should have production records. These

beef cannot be clipped or fitted. They must be washed, brushed,

and broke to lead. The Judge will ask questions concerning

production records.

18. No unnatural means of providing an animal feed, water or other

fluids (i.e. stomach pump, IV) will be allowed. Refer to Iowa Youth

Code of Ethics.

19. Pre 4-H Youth Feeder calves will show in conjunction with the 4-H/

FFA Market Feeder Calves class B2.

Market Feeder Calf (class B2) - See Pre 4-H Youth Show book for kids

younger than 4-H age (pre-school - 3rd grade).

1. Any newborn beef calf (steer or heifer) calved between January 1

and May 15 of the current year. Must be in possession of the

participant within two weeks of birth; ear tagged and identified on

a 4-H livestock identification form from the Hancock County

Extension Office.

2. Animals must be nursed.

3. Any participant may identify two (2) animals, and exhibit one (1) at

the county fair. The calf is not eligible to be sold at the Fair Auction.

Eligible animals can be shown only in the Open Feeder Calf class

during the Market Beef Show—see Fair Schedule.

4. Calves will be shown at halter. Calves may be divided into classes

depending on number of entries at discretion of superintendents.

5. Judging will be based on conformation or quality of the calf.

6. See Health requirements in 2015 Health Requirements document.

7. Participants may keep animals for breeding or market beef project

the following year.

Class B1 Prospect males born between Jan. 1-May 10, current year

Class B2 Market Feeder Calves

Class B3 Market Dairy Steers

Class B4 Market Heifers

Class B5 Bucket/Bottle Calves from previous fair (may be shown with

Division BB, Bucket/Bottle Calf)

Class B6 Commercial Market Beef

Class B7 Market Steers

Class B8 Market Pen of Three

Junior Showmanship (no entry fee)

Senior Showmanship (no entry fee)

District Showmanship (no entry fee)

Division BB - Bucket/Bottle Calf - See Pre 4-H Youth Show book for

kids younger than 4-H age (pre-school - 3rd grade).

Show: 5:00 pm, Friday, July 24

1. The classes open to 4-H Juniors and Intermediates.

2. Any newborn or orphan dairy or beef calf (steer or heifer) calved

between March 1 and June 1 of the current year. Must have been in

participant's possession within two weeks of birth; ear tagged and

identified on 4-H livestock identification report by June 15 of the

current year.

3. Calf must be bucket or bottle fed - no nursing.

4. Participants may identify two (2) animals, and exhibit one (1) at the

county fair. The calf is not eligible to be sold at the Fair Auction.

Eligible animals can be shown only in the Bucket/Bottle class.

5. Calves will be shown at halter and may be divided into classes at

discretion of superintendent.

6. Judging will be based on:

a. What was learned about care and raising of the calf.

b. Fitting and showing of the calf (only washing and brushing,

no clipping) with emphasis on what was learned.

c. General health, condition and management of the calf and

4-H’ers knowledge of this area.

d. Conformation or quality of the calf will not be considered

since purchase should not be on that basis.

7. See Health requirements in the Animal Health Exhibition

Requirements.pdf.

8. Participants may keep animals for dairy, breeding or market beef

project the following year. Calves returning as market beef the

next year must be tagged and weighed prior to February 1.

Contact the Extension Office for weigh-in information.

Class BB1 Junior (grades 4-6 as of May 1)

Class BB2 Intermediate (grades 7-8 as of May 1)


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Dairy Department Superintendent: Matt Greiman

Dairy Cattle

County Entry Fee: $3 per class


Dairy Goat

County Entry Fee: $2 per dairy goat

District Entry Fee: $7

No Bedding Fee. Bedding for purchase at Fair Office or bring your

own. No straw bedding.

District Premium based upon number of district entries.


Show: immediately following beef, AM, Friday, July 24


1. It is recommended exhibitors wear a plain white T-shirt, shirt or

blouse and white pants or slacks.

2. Exhibitors will be limited to one animal per breed in each class. Limit

of six animals for showing.

3. Exhibitors must have possession of purchased animals by May 15 of

this year.

4. See Beef Department for Bucket/Bottle Calf information.

Division C - Purebred and Grade Dairy Heifers

1. If there are more than 5 yearling heifers, they will be divided into

Junior and Senior yearling classes.

2. A yearling heifer in milk will be put into the next higher class.

3. The Heifer Class, No.1, will be divided into two groups within a

breed if the number of entries warrants. The decision will be made

by the superintendent.

4. Dairy exhibitors may bring their top entry ribbon for a special

ribbon auction. The exhibitor is required to have a dairy entry in the

ring during the ribbon auction.

Classes will be determined by Age.

Class C1 Jr. Heifer Calves - Born 12/01/14 & at least 6 mo.

Class C2 Sr. Heifer Calves - Born 09/01/14 to 11/30/14

Class C3 Jr. Yearling Heifers - Born 03/01/14 to 08/31/14

Class C4 Sr. Yearling Heifers - Born 09/01/13 to 02/28/14

Class C5 Cows - C5A - 2 year olds - Born 09/01/12 to 08/31/13;

C5B - 3&4 year olds - Born 09/01/11 to 08/31/12;

C5C - Aged - Born before 09/01/11



Division D - Dairy Goats

1. To be eligible, a member must carry the dairy goat project and

properly identify May 15.

2. All goats must be collared or chained.

3. Limit is one entry per class.

Class D1 Jr. Milking Doe - Females under 24 months of age that are

not in milk and have never freshened.

Class D2 Sr. Milking Doe - Females that have freshened or are in milk.



Swine Department Superintendents: Bob Baumgard

Clerk: Paul Hauge

County Entry Fee: $3 per entry

District Entry Fee: $10 per entry

Bedding available for purchase at Fair Office.

District/County Premium: $100 minimum to be split

between Overall Grand Champion and Overall Reserve Grand

Champion Market Swine Exhibits

Entry time: 8:00 a.m.-12 Noon

or 5:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 22

Show: 8:00 am, Saturday, July 25


1. It is recommended that all exhibitors of swine projects wear a 4-H or

FFA T-shirt and dark blue or black jeans.

2. ALL county swine brought to the Fair for exhibition will be identified

with an official 4-H or FFA ear tag and be on file at the Extension

Office by May 15. District swine entries will comply with

identification requirements of their respective county. Any hogs not

having the proper ear tag or identification will be ineligible to show.

3. District exhibitors may show two market gilts, two market barrows,

and one market pen of 3.

Divisions ED, EM, & EB - Performance Derby, Market Swine, &

Breeding Gilts

1. All market and derby pigs must have been farrowed during the

current calendar year. Breeding gilts must be under one year old.

2. County exhibitors may show a maximum of 14 pigs.

3. Out of county exhibitors are not eligible to exhibit in any Derby

classes.

4. Individual derby pen, derby barrows and derby gilts, and market

pen, market barrows and markets gilts must be identified at the

scale at weigh in.

5. Barrows must be castrated before weighed and tagged in April.

6. All exhibitors must be PQA Plus or FSQA certified.

7. Pigs must weigh a minimum of 230 lbs. to be eligible to sell at

auction.

8. Entry payment reserves the number of classes you wish to exhibit in.

You may switch to a different class/division upon weigh-in at the

fairgrounds.

Performance Derby Swine: County Exhibitors Only

1. Members who weigh and tag their pigs in April may show one

derby pen of three, two derby gilts and two derby barrows. These

members may also show pigs in market pen of three, two market

gilts and two market barrow. Market weight for hogs should be in

the range of 230 to 280 pounds. Derby hog classes will emphasize

rate of gain and overall carcass traits.

2. Individual derby classes will be determined using beginning weights.

First and second place entries will compete for Champion and

Reserve Derby Pig.

3. Derby swine must have been weighed-in during entry dates of April

4-11. Pigs weighed on April 4 had a 50 lb. maximum weight. One

(1) pound was added for each day to a maximum 57 lb. allowed

weight.

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Class ED1 Derby Gilt - Consists of one female entry from the member’s

swine project. This entry may be from your pen of three. May

have 2 derby gilt entries.

Class ED2 Derby Barrow - Consists of one male entriy from a member’s

project. This entry may be from your pen of three. May have

2 derby barrow entries.

Class ED3 Derby Pen - Consists of three pigs from a member's project.

Breeding Swine: County and District Exhibitors

1. Individual breeding gilt classes will be broken down by weight, if

entries warrant a class break down.

Class EB1 Breeding Gilts

Market Swine: County and District Exhibitors

1. Individual Market Swine classes will be determined using Fair weights.

First and second place entries will compete for the Champion and

Reserve champion Individual Market Swine Exhibit.

Class EM4 Market Gilt - Consists of one or two individual female entries

from the member’s swine project. This entry may be from your

pen of three. May have 2 market gilt entries.

Class EM5 Market Barrow - Consists of one or two individual male entries

from a member’s project. This entry may be from your pen of

three. May have 2 market barrow entries.

Class EM6 Market Pen - Consists of three pigs from a member's project.




Champion and Reserve Champion Derby Barrow & Gilt, Champion and

Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt, and Champion and Reserve Market

Barrow & Gilt will compete for the Overall Champion and Reserve

Champion Pig. Premium money will be awarded to the Overall Grand

and Reserve Grand Champion Hog.

Sheep and Goat Department Superintendent: TBD


Out of County District Entry Fee: $10 per entry

Entry time: 3:00-6:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 23

Show: 9:30 am, Thursday, July 23


Bedding for purchase at Fair Office or bring your own.

No straw bedding.

District/County Premium: $100 minimum split between Overall Breeding

Ewe and Overall Market Lamb

1. It is recommended that all exhibitors of sheep projects wear a 4-H/

FFA t-shirt and dark jeans or pants.

2. See each division for the maximum number of entries.

3. Lambs must be born after January 1 of current year.

4. All market lambs & market meat goats must be weighed and

identified with a county ear tag by May 15 of the current year.

Division F - Market Lambs

1. Sheep shown in market lamb classes cannot be shown in Division G.

2. Members may enter five (5) lambs in the Individual Market Lamb

Class.

3. Market lambs may be shorn before showing, however, lambs should

not be blocked.

5. Market lambs must be shown in the ring to qualify for the auction and

premium money. Breeding lambs or sheep are not permitted in the

auction.

6. All market lambs will be weighed upon arrival at the fair. Lambs

weighing less than 110# will be put in a special feeder class and

will not be eligible for auction. Lambs will be placed in classes

according to fair weight.

7. Male lambs must be wethers. No ram lambs can be shown in market

classes. All sheep must be docked.

8. The Top Rate of Gain lambs will be recognized.

Class F1 Individual Market Lamb

Division G - Commercial/Registered Sheep

1. Members are limited to two entries/breed in each class.

2. Exhibitors must furnish a certificate of registry, registered in the

member’s name or in a partnership with his/her parent or guardian.

The animal must carry proper identification.

Class G1 Commercial/Registered Jr. Ram (born after Jan. 1,

current yr)

Class G2 Commercial/Registered Ewe Lambs (born after Jan.

1, of the current year)

Class G3 Commercial/Registered Yearling Ewe (2 mature

bottom teeth)




Market Meat Goat


Out of County District Entry Fee: $10 per entry

Bedding for purchase at Fair Office or bring your own. No straw

bedding.

1. All market meat goats must be weighed and identified with a county

ear tag by May 15 of the current year.

2. Meat goats may sell at auction. Fancy goats may sell highest ribbon

at auction.

Market Meat Goat

Class MG1 Meat Goat - Wether

Breeding Meat Goat

Class BG1 Does (class may be broken by age if needed)

Fancy Goat

Class FG2 Pygmy goats-Fainters

Class FG3 Other fancy goat

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Horse Department Co-Superintendents: Crystal Drake & Laurie Hadacek

County & District Entry Fee: $3 per class

District Jump Out fee: $3 per horse

County Exhibit Entry time: 5:00 - 7:00pm., Wednesday, July 22

District Exhibit Entry time: 5:00-8:00pm., Wednesday, July 22 (for those

stalling during the fair)

Game/Timed events show: 12:00 pm, Thursday, July 23

Thursday District Entry time 11:00- 11:45 a.m., July 23

Performance show: 8:00 am, Sunday, July 26

Sunday District Entry time: 7:00-7:45 a.m., July 26


1. Dress Code:

In-Hand/Halter Classes

In Western halter and showmanship classes, the exhibitor is expected

to wear a cowboy hat.

4-H armbands must be worn on the upper left arm or a chevron can

be worn on the upper left chest. Failure to do so will result in

disqualification.

Chaps, spurs, ball caps, tank tops, T-shirts, or jersey-type shirts ARE

NOT to be worn.

Dark blue jeans without holes must be worn. A belt is required.

Western boots must be worn. Fashion heels are prohibited.

A solid, plain, front button or snap long sleeved, collared shirt of any

color (including white) may be worn. The following is prohibited:

personalized logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace fabric,

embellishments or bling of any kind including, but not limited to,

sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirt must be tucked in.

Failure by exhibitor to wear correct number(s) in a visible manner

shall result in disqualification.

Failure to wear appropriate attire will result in dropping of a ribbon

group.

Judge and superintendents have final say on attire approval the day

of show

Performance/Game Classes

Protective Headgear Policy–All 4-H’ers must wear properly fitting

protective headgear passing or surpassing current applicable ASTM/

SEI (American Society for Testing and Materials/Safety Equipment

Institute) standards with harness secured while riding anywhere on the

competition grounds. Harness must be secured and properly fitted.

NO HATS, SCARVES, ETC., ARE TO BE WORN UNDER THE HELMET.

It is the responsibility of the rider, parent, or guardian to see that the

headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards for

protective headgear intended for equestrian use, and is properly

fitted and in good condition. Any rider violating this rule at any time

must immediately be prohibited from further riding until such

headgear is in place. No helmet will result in disqualification.

4-H armbands must be worn on the upper left arm or a chevron can

be worn on the upper left chest. Failure to do so will result in

disqualification.

Chaps, ball caps, tank tops, T-shirts, or jersey-type shirts ARE NOT to

be worn.

Spurs are permissible. Spurs must be dull and the rowels free-

moving. If excessive or inappropriate use of spurs is determined, you

will be asked to remove them.

Dark blue jeans without holes must be worn. A belt is required.

Western boots must be worn. Fashion heels are prohibited.

A solid, plain, front button or snap long sleeved, collared shirt of any

color (including white) may be worn. The following is prohibited:

personalized logos or embroidery, zippers, sheer or lace fabric,

embellishments or bling of any kind including, but not limited to,

sequins, rhinestones, chains, etc. Shirt must be tucked in.

Failure by exhibitor to wear correct number(s) in a visible manner

shall result in disqualification.

Failure to wear appropriate attire will result in dropping of a ribbon

group.

Judge and superintendents have final say on attire approval the day

of show

2. Exhibitors are REQUIRED to wear helmets in ALL riding and driving

classes and whenever they are mounted on a horse during county

fair.

3. At no time will attire be considered except to coincide with rules listed

below and cleanliness.

4. Approved bridles and bits must be used. See the Rules and

Regulations for 4-H Equine Shows in Iowa, 4H-511C Revised 2013.

5. No substitute exhibitors allowed.

6. Maximum of five (5) horses entered.

7. JUNIOR-Exhibitors in 4-8th grade as of May 1.

8. SENIOR-Exhibitors in 9-12th grade as of May 1.

9. There are no entry fees for exhibitors in the showmanship classes.

10. Class 19, Advanced Showmanship, is for county exhibitors who have

won showmanship in the Senior division. If you have won Jr.

Showmanship you can enter the Sr. Showmanship class. If you have

won both Jr. and Sr. Showmanship Class, you must show in the

Advanced Showmanship Class.

11. Class 22, Walk/Trot is for Junior exhibitors and Intermediate/Senior

exhibitors exhibiting for the first time in 4-H or FFA.

12. Class 23, Junior Horse Walk/Trot, is for HORSES age 5 years and

under only. Riders can be any age, preferably Seniors. Safety is of

utmost importance.

13. High point and All Around points will be determined by the class

placing and the number of entries in each class.

14. High point will be on one horse and rider combination. Classes that

count for High point are:

Jr/Sr Overall Draft - 5, 6, 21

Jr/Sr Overall Performance - 17-19, 24-30

Jr/Sr Overall Games - 31-39

15. Exhibitors in the costume class must have different, original idea/

costume each year of participation.

16. All class requirements and/or obstacles will come from the 4-H Guide

for Light Horse Shows in Iowa, 4-H 511C.

17. A current health certificate (within 30 days of the show) is REQUIRED

when checking in your horse. In addition, a negative Coggins test

(within 6 mo. of the show) is also required for out-of-state horses.

18. All horses must be stalled - no overnight ties.

19. The superintendent reserves the right to enforce any and all

regulations as specified in the 4-H Guide for Light Horse Shows in

Iowa, 4H-511C Revised 2013.

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Division I & J - Halter: Draft Horses, Light Horses, and Ponies

1. January 1st will be the basis for determining age of horses and

ponies.

Suckling colt - Jan. 1, of current year to time of show.

Yearling - Jan. 1, to Dec. 31, of previous yr.

2 Year Old - Jan. 1, to Dec. 31 of previous 2 yrs.

Over 2 Years - Born before Dec. 31 of previous 2 yrs.

2. Only one entry per person per class.

3. Generally, draft horses, light horses, and ponies will be judged on

50% appearance, 30% fitting, and 20% showmanship.

4. All entries must be mares or geldings; no stallions over 12 months

allowed.

5. Showmanship at halter will be judged 80% on handling, 20% on

appearance of horse or pony.

6. The superintendent reserves the right to enforce any and all

regulations as specified in the 4-H Guide for Light Horse Shows in

Iowa.

Halter classes: (Sunday, 8:00 a.m.)

Class I1 Draft Horse Mares 4 yrs. of age and younger

Class I2 Draft Horse Mares 5 yrs. of age and older

Class I3 Draft Horse Geldings 4 yrs. of age and younger

Class I4 Draft Horse Geldings 5 yrs. of age and older

Grand Champion Draft Halter Horse

Class I5 Draft Horse Junior Showmanship

Class I6 Draft Horse Senior Showmanship

Class J7 Pony Suckling Colt

Class J8 Pony Yearling

Class J9 Pony Two Year Olds

Class J10 Pony Mares Over 2 yrs. Old

Class J11 Pony Geldings Over 2 yrs. Old

Grand Champion Halter Pony

Class J12 Light Horse Suckling Colt

Class J13 Light Horse Yearling

Class J14 Light Horse Two Year Old

Class J15 Light Horse Mares Over 2 yrs. Old

Class J16 Light Horse Geldings Over 2 yrs. Old

Grand Champion Light Halter Horse

Showmanship

Class J17 Light Horse & Pony Junior Showmanship

Class J18 Light Horse & Pony Senior Showmanship

Class J19 Light Horse & Pony Advanced Showmanship (County Exhibitors

Only)

Performance Classes: (following halter classes)

Class J20 Junior and Senior English Pleasure

Class J21 Junior and Senior Horse Driving

Class J22 Walk/Trot (Jr. Exhibitors and first year Sr. exhibitors)

Class J23 Junior Horse Walk/Trot (Horse 5 yrs and under open to

Juniors and Seniors)

Class J24 Junior Western Pleasure

Class J25 Senior Western Pleasure

Class J26 Junior Western Horsemanship

Class J27 Senior western horsemanship

Class J28 Junior and Senior Reining

Class J29 Junior Trail

Class J30 Senior Trail

Games Classes: (Thursday, 12:00 p.m.)

Class J31 Junior and Senior Egg and Spoon

Class J32 Junior and Senior Break the Gait

Class J33 Junior Barrel Racing

Class J34 Senior Barrel Racing

Class J35 Junior and Senior Flag Race

Class J36 Junior and Senior Key Hole

Class J37 Junior and Senior Stake Race

Class J38 Junior Pole Bending

Class J39 Senior Pole Bending

Class J40 Junior and Senior Jumping Figure 8

Class J41 Costume Class - Open to All Exhibitors

High Point Junior Performance - County Exhibitors

High Point Senior Performance - County Exhibitors

High Point Junior Games - County Exhibitors

High Point Senior Games - County Exhibitors

All Around Junior - County Exhibitors

All Around Senior - County Exhibitors

Sportsmanship Award - County Exhibitors

Rabbit Department Superintendent: Gloria Mayland

Clerk: Ladonna Schaeffer

Entry Fee: $1 per entry


District/County Premium: $10 minimum for Overall Meat Rabbit and $10

minimum for Overall Fancy Rabbit



Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday July 26

District Exhibit Release: After Show

Division M - Rabbits

1. Members are limited to two entries per class.

2. No young with doe allowed.

3. Top Showman: Each exhibitor may select one rabbit and compete for

top showman.

4. Out of County exhibits may leave after the show.

Class M1 Individual Meat Rabbit - Rabbit must be 8-12 weeks old.

May be from pen of 3

Class M2 Meat Pen - Consists of 3 rabbits 8-12 weeks old

Class M3 Jr. Meat Breeding Doe - Immature doe 4-6 mo

Class M4 Jr. Meat Breeding Buck - Immature buck 4-6 mo

Class M5 Meat Breeding Doe - Mature doe over 6 mo

Class M6 Meat Breeding Buck - Mature buck over 6 mo

Class M7 Fancy Breeds - Sr. buck - Angora, Dutch, English Spot, Mini

Lop, Netherlands Dwarf, Polish, Rex

Class M8 Fancy Breeds - Sr. doe - Angora, Dutch, English Spot, Mini


Class M9 Fancy Breeds - Jr. buck - Angora, Dutch, English Spot, Mini


Class M10 Fancy Breeds - Jr. doe - Angora, Dutch, English Spot, Mini


Class M11 Costume Class (exhibitors may be split into Junior and Senior

divisions)

Showmanship (no entry fee)


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Poultry Department Superintendent: Glee & Glenn Christ

Clerk: Gloria Mayland



District/County Premium: $10 minimum for Overall Market Poultry and

$10 minimum for Overall Fancy Poultry

Entry time: 4:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, July 21

Show: 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 22

County Release time: 5:30 p.m., Sunday, July 27

District Exhibit Release: Overall champion & reserve champion market &

fancy birds are required to stay until County Release time. All other birds

can choose to leave after Show.

1. A 4-H or FFA member must have enrolled and identified a poultry

project by June 15 to enter into competition.

2. All birds will be placed according to blue, red, and white ribbon

groups.

4. The judge will select a Grand and Reserve Champion from each

division at his or her discretion.

5. Out of County exhibits may leave after the show unless they win

overall champion or reserve champion market or fancy divisions.

Superintendents are willing to care for district birds that are required

to stay.

Division N - Production

1. Maximum of one entry per class. An entry is a pen of 3.

Class N1 Production Pullets - hatched after Jan 1st, current year, not yet

laying

Class N2 Mature Hens - hatched prior to Jan 1st, current year, or current

laying hens.

Grand Champion

Reserve Champion

Division O - Market Poultry - chickens

1. Do not enter birds in more than one class. If you are unsure of weight,

pick based on your best guess. Superintendents will help determine

the appropriate class for your entry and will move them accordingly

at check-in.

2. Market Poultry will be judged on market qualities.

3. A class entry consists of 3 birds. Uniformity of birds is placed higher.

4. Limited to 1 entry per class. (An entry is 3 birds). Maximum of 3

classes entered.

5. Birds purchased through the Extension Office may show in classes O1-

O4.

Class O1 Fryers - Three birds under 3 lbs. each

Class O2 Broilers - Three birds 3-4 lbs. each

Class O3 Light Roasters - Three birds 4-5 lbs. each

Class O4 Heavy Roaster - Three birds 5 lbs. & over each

Class SMB Special Market Broiler Class: 3 birds, entries are limited to

those birds purchased through the Extension Office.

Grand Champion

Reserve Champion

Division P- Miscellaneous Market - Each member is limited to one entry

per class.

Class P1 Ducks - Two birds per pen

Class P2 Geese - Two birds per pen

Class P3 Turkeys - Two birds per pen

Grand Champion

Reserve Champion

Overall Grand & Reserve Grand Champion Market Animals selected

Division Q - Poultry Fancy Breeding - chickens

1. Each member is limited to 8 entries total. No more than 2 entries in

each class breakdown. An entry is one bird.

2. Classes will be broken down by breed and gender at check in. Class

break down will likely be:

Large Standard - Male (American/Asiatic/English)

Large Standard - Female (American/Asiatic/English)

Small Standard - Male (Mediterranean/Continental)

Small Standard - Female (American/Asiatic/English

3. Classes will be judged on breed characteristics of male and female.

Class Q1 Fancy Chicken

Grand Champion

Reserve Champion

Division R - Waterfowl Fancy Breeding

1. Each member is limited to 4 entries. An entry is one bird.

2. Classes may be broken down by gender depending on number of

entries.

Class R1 Geese

Class R2 Ducks

Waterfowl Grand Champion

Waterfowl Reserve Champion

Division S - Miscellaneous Fancy Breeding

1. Each member is limited to 2 entries per class. A maximum of 4 classes

entered. An entry is one bird.

2. Classes may be broken down by gender depending on number of

entries.

Class S1 Turkey

Class S2 Guinea

Class S3 Peacock

Class S4 Pheasant

Large Fancy Grand Champion

Large Fancy Reserve Champion

Class S5 Bantam Chicken

Class S6 Small Misc. - (Pigeon & Quail)

Small Fancy Grand Champion

Small Fancy Reserve Champion

Overall Grand & Reserve Champion Fancy Animals Selected

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Dog Department Superintendent: Linda Friedow

Check in time: 1:00 p.m., Friday, July 24


Release time: After show

Entry Fee: $1 per class


Division K - Dog Obedience

1. Only dogs identified on the Dog Identification form by May 15 of

the current year may exhibit a the Hancock County District Fair

2. All dogs must be on leash. Dogs must not be taken near other

livestock or into exhibit buildings on the fairgrounds.

3. Dogs will not be housed at the fairgrounds. They are to be brought

and returned home on show day.

4. Dogs must have proof of current rabies and distemper vaccination.

Exhibitors must have a veterinarian’s certificate with them

showing the dates of immunization or certificate presented at the

time of entry.

5. Classes are listed in order of Novice to Advanced. Dog and handlers

advance in class. Once a dog and handler have advanced in class,

they cannot enter a less advanced class.

6. No coloring or painting of dogs is permitted. If this rule is not

followed, it may result in disqualification of the exhibit.

7. Exhibitors of dog projects should wear a plain white shirt, or 4-H T-

shirt, or blouse and dark pants/ jeans. Closed toe shoes are also

necessary—no flip-flops.

Class K1 Pre-Novice A—For dogs and exhibitors in first year of 4-H

dog obedience training. Dogs will be judged on their ability

to heel on leash, stand for examination on leash, sit, and stay

for one minute, and stay down for three minutes on leash.

Recall will be on leash. Dogs cannot have an AKC CD or UKC

CD degree prior to the fair.

Class K2 Pre-Novice B—For dogs in first year of dog obedience and

exhibitors who have completed more than one year of

obedience training. Exercises are the same as in Pre-Novice A

class. Dogs cannot have an AKC CD or UKC CD degree prior

to fair.

Class K3 Sub-Novice—For dogs and handlers in second year, who are

not ready for off leash heeling. Dogs will heel on leash only,

stand for examination off leash, recall off leash, sit and stay

for one minute off leash, and stay down for three minutes off

leash. Dogs in this class may not be entered in Pre-Novice A or

Pre-Novice B classes. Dogs must not have an AKC CD or UKC

CD degree.

Class K4 Novice A—For dogs and handlers in second or third year of

training. Dogs will heel on and off leash, stand for

examination off leash, recall off leash, sit stay for one minute,

and down stay for three minutes off leash. Dogs in this class

may not be entered in Pre-Novice A, Pre-Novice B, or Sub

Novice classes. Handlers and dogs must not have AKC CD or

UKC CD degree.

Class K5 Novice B—For dogs and handlers in third year or more.

Exercises same as Novice A class. Dogs in this class may not be

entered in any previous class. Dogs must not have an AKC CD

or UKC CD degree.

Class K6 Graduate Novice A—For dogs and handlers in the fourth

year or more. Dogs will heel on leash, excluding the Figure 8

which will be off leash. Drop on recall, the dumbbell recall,

recall over the high jump, and recall over the broad jump. The

long down for 3 minutes with the handler out of sight. Dogs in

this class may not be entered in Pre-Novice A or B, Sub-Novice

nor Novice A or B classes. Handlers and dogs must not have

an AKC CDX or UKC CDX degree.

Class K7 Open—Dogs will heel off leash, drop on recall, retrieve on

the flat and over the high jump, broad jump, and do a sit stay

for 3 minutes and a down stay for 5 minutes with the handler

out of sight. Dogs in this class may not be entered in Pre-

Novice A or B, Sub-Novice, Novice A or B classes.

Class K8 Challenge Novice—For dogs and handlers in second year or

more. Dogs in this class may not be entered in pre-novice or

sub-novice classes but may be entered in Novice A, Novice B,

Graduate Novice or Open. Winner of this class is not eligible

for Highest or Reserve Highest Scoring Dog in show.

Grand Champion will be selected from Classes K4 and above classes.

Reserve Champion will be selected from Classes K1—K3.

Special awards will be given for top county exhibitor, if district exhibitors

are Grand /Reserve.

Each exhibit may be awarded ribbons: Purple, Blue, Red or White

Showmanship (Handling):

Class K9 Junior Handler—Junior 4-H Exhibitors

Class K10 Intermediate Handler—Intermediate 4-H Exhibitors

Class K11 Senior Handler—Senior 4-H Exhibitors

Grand Champion and Reserve—Showmanship—Purple and Lavender

Rosette

Each exhibit may be awarded ribbons: Purple, Blue, Red or White

4-H Cat Department Superintendent: Linda Friedow


Check In Time: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25

Show: immediately following check-in

Release Time: After Show

Not open to District Exhibitors

Division L - Cats

1. Judging is based on the condition of the animal (health, cleanliness,

disposition, grooming, and safety); costs (feeding, veterinary, and

equipment); management (housing/environment, feeding/watering,

disease prevention), and exhibitor's general knowledge about their

cat. Cats are to be clean and mat free. Limit of two entries.

2. Cats will not be housed at the fairgrounds; they will be judged and

taken home.

3. All cats must have a rabies vaccination certificate present at check

in time. The rabies certificate for cats vaccinated the first time is

good for one (1) year. The second year’s vaccination is good for

three (3) years. Cats should be taken to a veterinarian each year.

Distemper and other vaccinations are required annually. Bring

certificates showing the latest vaccinations for both rabies and

distemper.

4. Pregnant cats or cats nursing kittens are not to be shown.

5. Claws are to be clipped. De-clawing is not required.

6. Cats should have a collar and leash.

7. No coloring or painting is allowed.

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4-H Small Pet Department Superintendent: Linda Friedow

Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry

Not open to District Exhibitors

Check In Time: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25

Show: immediately following check-in

Release Time: After Show

1. The member must have properly identified the pet by June 15 of

the current year.

2. Pets will not be housed at the fairgrounds; they will be judged and

taken home.

3. Judging is based on the condition of the animal (health, cleanliness,

disposition, grooming, and safety); costs (feeding, veterinary, and

equipment); management (housing/environment, feeding/watering,

disease prevention), and exhibitor's general knowledge about their

pet. All pets will be placed according to purple, blue, red, and

white ribbon groups.

4. Limit of three pet exhibit entries.

5. Pets must be kept in a proper housing unit - no loose pets permitted.

Exhibiting excitable small animals can be hazardous to the animal,

unless care is given to have adequate water, ventilation, and food

available while the animal is at the fair. The exhibitor is responsible

for providing these items along with any special equipment. Please

bring own cage/carrier.

6. This class includes: fish, gerbils, guinea pigs, hamsters, snakes, mice,

rats, chinchillas and some birds. Animals who are also eligible in

other fair classes cannot show in both their livestock division and the

pet show. Example: Calves can be shown in pet or bucket bottle but

not both. Rabbits can be shown in the rabbit show or the pet show

but not both. Turtles may not be shown in any fair class.

7. Proof of rabies and other appropriate vaccinations must be

provided at check-in.

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